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William Messer 1887 – 1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 February 1887

Birth Location: Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 29 January 1966

Death Location: Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: Andrew Messer

Mother: Martha Jumper

Spouse(s): Effie Morris, Addice Montgomery

Children(s): Mayzell Messer, Opal Messer, Wylie Messer, Willie Messer, Mary Messer, Martha Messer, Lula Messer, James Messer, Addie Messer, Herman Messer

The story of William Messer began in 1887 in Mississippi, USA. In 1900, William Messer resided in Salem, Union, Mississippi, USA. In 1910, William Messer resided in Beat 1, Union, Mississippi, USA. William Messer married Effie Dewey Morris, Addice Montgomery, and had children including Mayzell Messer, Opal Grace Messer, Wylie David Messer, Willie Messer, Mary Messer, Martha E Messer, Lula O Messer, James W Messer, Addie Gerome Messer, Herman A Messer. William Messer passed away in 1966 in Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Messer began in 1887 in Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1900, William Messer resided in Salem, Union, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1910, William Messer resided in Beat 1, Union, Mississippi, USA.
  • William Messer married Effie Dewey Morris, Addice Montgomery, and had children including Mayzell Messer, Opal Grace Messer, Wylie David Messer, Willie Messer, Mary Messer, Martha E Messer, Lula O Messer, James W Messer, Addie Gerome Messer, Herman A Messer.
  • William Messer passed away in 1966 in Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Messer's Ancestors

Self
William Messer
1887 – 1966
Birth Place: Mississippi, USA
Parents
Andrew Messer
1856 – 1935
Mississippi, USA
Martha (Ann) Jumper
1856 – 1929
Blackland, Prentiss County, Mississippi, United States of America
Grandparents
Alfred (Bray) Messer
1834 – 1902
Henry County, Georgia, United States of America
Mary (Ann) Messer
1838 – 1901
South Carolina, United States of America
John (William) Jumper
1835 – 1865
, Autauga, Alabama, USA
Margaret (Ann) Jumper
1831 – 1897
Alabama, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Jumper
1807 – 1886
Elizabeth Windham
1808 – 1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Jumper
1774 – 1839
Elizabeth Crim
1774 – 1860
William Windham
1769 – 1866
Nancy Jumper
1773 – 1866

William Messer's Descendants

1.
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William Messer (21 February 1887 – 29 January 1966) m. Effie (Dewey) Morris (12-10-1900 – 9 November 1980) m. Addice Montgomery (abt 1887 – 1928)
  1. 1. Mayzell Messer (24 Oct 1931 – 15 Aug 1998)
  2. 2. Opal (Grace) Messer (abt 1934 – )
  3. 3. Wylie (David) Messer (11 March 1907 – 20 May 1958) m. Anna (Laura) Parker (25 May 1908 – 16 Mar 1946)
    1. 1. Trymon Messer (11/13/1932 – 10 Jan 2015)
    2. 2. Tricie Messer (13 Nov 1932 – 20 Jan 2008) m. Bobbie Mitchell
      1. 1. David (Wylie) Mitchell (1956 – 1958)
    3. 3. Marlon (Gaye) Messer (17 Oct 1934 – 15 Mar 1946)
    4. 4. Laney Messer (26 Mar 1936 – 01/21/2014)
    5. 5. Lindon Messer (15 Jan 1940 – 14 Mar 1946)
    6. 6. Al Messer
  4. 4. Willie Messer (abt 1908 – )
  5. 5. Mary Messer (abt 1910 – )
  6. 6. Martha (E) Messer (abt 1910 – )
  7. 7. Lula (O) Messer (abt 1911 – )
  8. 8. James (W) Messer (abt 1915 – )
  9. 9. Addie (Gerome) Messer (25 Aug 1917 – 9 May 1952)
  10. 10. Herman (A) Messer (abt 1920 – )

William Messer's Timeline

6 Records

1887
21 February 1887
Birth of William Messer in Mississippi, USA
Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
William Messer resided here in Salem, Union, Mississippi, USA
Salem, Union, Mississippi, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
William Messer resided here in Beat 1, Union, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Union, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
William Messer resided here in Beat 1, Union, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Union, Mississippi, USA
1940
1940
Age 53
William Messer resided here in Beat 2, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA
1966
29 January 1966
Age 79
Death of William Messer in Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America
Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 February 1887
    Event Place: Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontotoc, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02059; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 58-7
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 1, Union, Mississippi; Roll: T625_897; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 112
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Salem, Union, Mississippi; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1240830
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 1, Union, Mississippi; Roll: T624_761; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1374774
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Salem, Union, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Salem, Union, Mississippi; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1240830

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 1, Union, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 1, Union, Mississippi; Roll: T624_761; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1374774

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beat 1, Union, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 1, Union, Mississippi; Roll: T625_897; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 112

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beat 2, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontotoc, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02059; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 58-7

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Esperanza, Thaxton, Pontotoc, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pontotoc, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02059; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 58-7

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 January 1966
    Event Place: Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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